Kupwara, Aug 01: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday attached property of a militant, operating from Pakistan, in Kupwara district of north Kashmir.
“Following extensive intelligence gathering and meticulous investigations in case FIR No.276/2022 of Police Station Kupwara registered under sections 120-B, 121, 121-A, 122, 123 IPC & 17, 18, 18-A, 18-B, 20, 38, 39, 40 of UA(P)A, the SIU led to the identification and subsequent attachment of the militant’s land measuring 6 Kanals and 3 Marlas located at multiple locations within the district at village Kachama,” read the statement.
“Farooq Qureshi has been a persistent threat to peace and security of Jammu and Kashmir since he exfiltrated to Pakistan in early 1990s. He is a member of Al-Barq terror outfit and presently operating from PoJK as launching commander. His strategic involvement in numerous acts of terror has caused immense suffering and loss of innocent lives in the valley in the past.”
It added that Jammu and Kashmir Police has been actively pursuing his acts to bring an end to his destructive activities.
“The attachment of the property serves as a strong message to militants and their supporters that their actions will not go unnoticed or unpunished. It underscores the unwavering commitment of Police to combating terrorism at its roots and dismantling its infrastructure,” it read.
